Primary care
Recommendation 1
Specialist referrals and surgical management
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
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Disease overview
Rare inherited cancer predisposition by mutation of APC gene characterized by hundreds to thousands of precancerous colorectal polyps
Common symptoms
Thousands of polyps within the colon
When to suspect
Recommendation 1
Genetic testing for mutations in the APC gene and colonoscopy
How to test
Recommendation 1
Genetic testing for mutations in the APC gene and colonoscopy
ZebraMD is partnering with Ambry Genetics for clinical-grade whole genome testing for rare diseases. Ambry accepts insurance. If you don’t have a physician to order this test, join our referral list and our team will reach out.
Treatment
Recommendation 1
Partial or complete removal of the colon
Further support
Recommendation 1
No specific physicians specialize in this condition but NORD recommends various rare disease clinics. Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health.
Clinical trials
Clinical Trials
Sources
No data available
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